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CAE Reading and Use of English Practice Test 17

CAE Reading and Use of English Part 4

For questions 25-30, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given. Here is an example:

0 The workings of the brain were puzzling for scientists for a long time until research helped them understand it.

PUZZLED

ANSWER: THE BRAIN WORKED HAD PUZZLED

25 We really need to determine the cause of this leaking tap!
BOTTOM
We really must get to causing this tap to leak.

26 We discussed at length how to approach the problem of things being mislaid in the office.
DISCUSSION
We how to approach the problem of things being mislaid in the office.

27 Our parents appreciated the time and effort that we put into organising their party.
OF
Our parents the time and effort that we put into organising their party.

28 We hope that customers’ enjoyment of our products will continue for many years to come.
STILL
We hope that our products by our customers for many years to come.

29 There was some misinformation surrounding the rescheduling of the event.
ABOUT
We rescheduled.

30 I did far better than I expected in my exams this year!
MY
I in my exams this year!

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